CDFA Seeks Public Comments On New Program Priorities

Taylor HillmanGeneral

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking public comments on new program priorities being developed for the 2016 Special Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). Through a two-phase…

Water Cuts Threaten Rice Field Bird Habitat

Taylor HillmanEnvironment, Water

With rice harvest underway, Sacramento Valley farmers say they’re concerned about getting autumn water on fields for crop decomposition and habitat for migrating birds. Officials have not announced final decisions…

2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza Program

Taylor HillmanEducation

The Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Fund for Ag Education 501 is proud to announce the application period for the 2015-2016 Blue Jacket Bonanza program is now open. The program is made…

FSA Offers Help for CA Farmers, Ranchers Affected by Fires

Taylor HillmanGeneral

…disaster. FSA administers a suite of safety-net programs to help producers recover from eligible losses, including the Livestock Indemnity Program, the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, the Emergency Assistance for Livestock,…

Ag Program Coming to Top Counties

Taylor HillmanEducation

Several leading agriculture-producing counties will see an ag education program coming to their area. Ag Program Coming to Top Counties The FARMS leadership program from the Center for Land Based…